Every day there's a fresh Zoom privacy/security horror story. Why now, all at once?

It's simple: the problems aren't new but suddenly everyone is forced to use Zoom. That means more people discovering problems and also more frustration because opting out isn't an option. https://twitter.com/random_walker/status/1244987617676050434

If Zoom cares to resurrect its reputation, it needs to do four things right away.

1. Stop acting like malware. Although the intent isn't malicious, it's a dangerous slippery slope that makes it harder for the OS to block actual malware and creates new security risks for users.

2. Get out of the advertising business and make this clear in the privacy policy. Zoom has a healthy subscription-based business model and has no reason to turn the user into the product.

3. Redesign the software to create a more respectful balance of power between meeting hosts (employers, professors, etc.) and participants (employees, students, etc.). Creepy features like attention tracking should be opt-in.

4. I can’t believe I have to say this, but stop lying. All the issues with the product and the company are compounded by misleading marketing. https://twitter.com/trevortimm/status/1244990579705958400